A recent experience prompted me to think about this. As iNaturalists and general nature lovers, I think we all become well-acquainted with the intricacies of whichever aspect of nature captures our imagination and focus. This may be common names, scientific names, the ecology of the area, certain ja…

I think it’s more of a pity when a common bird is not known by anyone but naturalists than when it is known to wider public, but not everyone. When there’s a pretty big bird that hops around on the grass in the centre of huge city, you’d think its name will not be a suprise for those who look at it.…

Hey that is a vey beautiful bird song!

I know what a fieldfare is even though I don’t live in their range! I saw a lot on my trip to Norway in 2019, and learned their name through iNat.

I also have a story (among many others), and a recent one. One of these days I was bored and decided to send a picture of a monstrous looking robberfly to an acquaintance who is a biology, history, and geography teacher. I sent her the picture just because I thought she would like it. When she saw …

Do you have the link to that bird ID forum?

I heard the tale of someone handing in a box with a snake in it to one of the Scottish police forces. The snake was taken to a zoo, where it was identified as the caterpillar of the elephant hawkmoth.

@marina_gorbunova @fluffyinca This is the fly that made all the mess: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-your-favorite-lifer-from-this-week/24219/343?u=elpatitojuan2

Update: She never guessed and I had to tell her what it was.

What organisms have you been surprised to discover that people are unfamiliar with?

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Mercedes-Fletcher May 6, 2022, 4:09am 162

It was a subreddit actually, I think it was this one! :)

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What organisms have you been surprised to discover that people are unfamiliar with?

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